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Troy town

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A turf maze, especially one in England.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: UK

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History

Etymology

Presumably because, in popular legend, the walls of the city of Troy were constructed in such a confusing and complex way that any enemy who entered would be unable to find his way out.